President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday, July 24 that Russia had prepared missiles for a massive strike that could hit Ukraine within the next 48 hours, citing internal intelligence reports.He urged citizens to remain vigilant and heed air raid alert signals as the threat window remains open. JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“The strike could come today: preliminary information indicates it may happen within 48 hours,” Zelensky said, adding that he hopes “America will continue to stand with Ukraine and that we will be able to end this war with a dignified peace.”Air defense remains top priorityZelensky said Ukraine is counting on its partners to speed up support, calling air defense the single area where allies can make the most immediate difference. He called on all existing agreements with partners to be implemented without delay, while urging Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomats to work faster and make the country’s defense needs heard more loudly abroad.“It’s important that key partner countries increasingly understand what is really happening in Ukraine,” Zelensky said, “about Russian strikes against our people, about Russia dragging out its war.”Looking ahead to talks with WashingtonZelensky confirmed the upcoming meeting with the US President Donald Trump and his team, without clarifying a specific date.As of Friday, July 24, Zelensky is expected to attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral during the course of his diplomatic visit to the US on July 28. Although neither the Ukrainian Presidential Office nor the White House had publicly announced the meeting, Suspilne’s diplomatic sources said that Zelensky is also expected to meet Trump during the visit.